Ch 17 Caring for Clients in Shock Hypoxia and
Anaerobic Metabolism, Neuroendocrine Regulation
(ACTH, ADH, Corticosteroid Hormones,
Catecholamines), Cardiac Output and Perfusion
Dynamics, Classification of Shock States
(Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Distributive,
Neurogenic, Obstructive, Septic), Stages of Shock
Progression (Compensation, Decompensation,
Irreversible), Systemic Inflammatory Response
Syndrome (SIRS) Criteria, Endotoxin-Mediated
Septic Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction
Syndrome (MODS), Clinical Manifestations and
Hemodynamic Changes, Fluid Volume Loss
Stratification (Stages I–IV Hypovolemic Shock), and
Pharmacologic Management Exam Questions
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adensoine triposphate (ATP)
energy source for operating sodium and potassium pumps on cellular membrane
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
substance secreted by the pituitary that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete corticosteroid
hormones
anaerobic metabolism
inefficient mechanism for meeting energy requirements used when the amount of oxygen
reaching the cells decreases
anaphylactic shock
, severe allergic reaction that occurs after exposure to a substance to which a person is extremely
sensitive
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
substance secreted by the pituitary in response to low blood volume that promotes
reabsorption of water that the kidneys would ordinarily excrete
cardiac output
volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute
cardiogenic shock
shock that occurs when contraction of the heart is ineffective and cardiac output is reduced
catecholamines
neurotransmitters that stimulate responses by the sympathetic nervous system
compensation stage
first stage of shock, during which several physiologic mechanisms attempt to stabilize the
spiraling consequences of shock
corticosteroid hormones
chemicals secreted by the adrenal cortex
decompensation stage
stage in shock that occurs as compensatory mechanisms fail and the client's condition spirals
downward into cellular hypoxia, coagulation defects, and cardiovascular changes
distributive shock
shock that occurs when fluid in the circulatory system does not facilitate effective perfusion of
the tissue; sometimes called normovolemic shock
endotoxins
harmful chemicals released from within a bacterial cell; probably the major cause of toxic shock
hypovolemic shock
condition that occurs when the volume of extracellular fluid is significantly diminished, primarily
because of loss or reduction in blood or plasma
hypoxia